1986 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · C705 CPW
1986 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 May 1986. Recorded mileage 75,501 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C705 CPW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
- 75,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C705 CPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E (C705 CPW) between March 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned image incorect (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
C705 CPW Mileage History
- 22/03/202275,500 mi
- 08/06/202275,500 mi
- 05/09/202475,501 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/202475,501 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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